Mahabharata Shalya Parva – करियाभ्युपायैः पूर्वं हि हिरण्याक्षॊ महासुरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

करियाभ्युपायैः पूर्वं हि हिरण्याक्षॊ महासुरः
हिरण्यकशिपुश चैव करिययैव निषूदितौ
वृत्रश च निहतॊ राजन करिययैव न संशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the past, through strategies, the great demons Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu, as well as Vritra, were all slain.

Translations

English Translation

This verse recounts how the powerful demons Hiranyaksha, Hiranyakashipu, and Vritra were vanquished by divine tactics. It emphasizes the inevitability of victory through strategic planning in battles against evil forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि कैसे शक्तिशाली राक्षस हिरण्याक्ष, हिरण्यकशिपु, और वृत्र को divine tactics द्वारा पराजित किया गया था। यह बुराई के खिलाफ युद्धों में रणनीतिक योजना द्वारा विजय की अपरिहार्यता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Taken from the Shalya Parva, this verse is part of the narration of divine battles illustrating the history of how evil was overcome historically by the gods.

Meaning

The importance of this shloka lies in the idea that even the mightiest will fall to wisely planned actions, indicating that strategy is crucial in combat.

Application

In personal and professional life, this shloka serves as a reminder to always plan and strategize before facing difficult challenges or adversaries.